Then neither of you know the comments I've made on other threads, if you actually have constructive critisiusum, then say it to me, but don't insult my intelligence with what you think is best for me, or my feelings being hurt. I've stood by my comments thick and thin, if you have an opinion about a player, better back it up with stats, because you are talking about them. As much as you guys like to dish it out, be careful, you might be saying it about the wrong kid. Your feelings or mine I could care less about as well, but those girls don't need to see it, or hear it from over zelious BGPers.

 

The best player in Northern KY is not in the 9th or the 10th region. If you are going by stats, they are of no use. College coaches do not look at stats when they are recruiting.

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I think Gabby Stewart is the best short stop in the 9th!

 

Sydney Foster for Boone I'd the most underrated and best short stop in the ninth!

The best player in northern ky in not in the 9th or the 10th region.If are going by stats they are of no used . Collage coachs do not look at stats when they are recruiting.

 

What are the college coaches looking for when recruiting?

When college coaches are recruiting, it doesn't matter if your in the 9th or 10th region, because they are not at the High School Games:sarcastic:

Sydney Foster for Boone I'd the most underrated and best short stop in the ninth!

 

She had one of the most impressive performances in the 9th Region tourney last year, she had half (7) of Boone Co's RBI.

Hey LB, do you want to put a 10th Region List together for me???:popcorn::taz:

 

What, and have the southern end of the county all over me?

What, and have the southern end of the county all over me?

 

Come on, give it a shot. What do you got to lose??? The mob with torches are already after you and we still have 6 inches of snow on the fields!

You do know that this "list" is merely an old broken down athletes opinion on who he thinks is the best? I would remind little Betty not to get all upset if she reads this stuff since it is not an official list of rankings etc...But then again, if it is all about the girl reading it and not the team than most likely the team is not going to fair very well this yr

 

With all this said though, the guy knows softball. but man you are giving this LB "list" way more credibility and luster than what it is...:thumb:

 

LB, you wings are up!!!!

 

I still might be able to send one of your pitches over the fence. :lol2:

 

The "criminal" (as we affectionately called Softball City owner Robbie Dixon) always had the best wings.

I still might be able to send one of your pitches over the fence. :lol2:

 

The "criminal" (as we affectionately called Softball City owner Robbie Dixon) always had the best wings.

 

Man....Softball City DID have the best wings around!

Come on, give it a shot. What do you got to lose??? The mob with torches are already after you and we still have 6 inches of snow on the fields!

 

If I can get them to follow me to our field with the torches I just might. At least the snow would melt quicker. :lol2:

 

Unfortunately I only got to see Bracken Co., Brossart, & Campbell Co. once last year....and that was when we played them.

 

The 'Stangs lost 3 good ones in Anstead, Reis, & Kremer. However, they have a very SOLID battery in Schackelford and Lloyd returning.

 

Campbell lost 4 starters including pitcher Rachel Carroll. Really like Danielle Orick, solid player.

 

Bracken Co is in COMPLETE rebuild mode with the loss of 8 starters, including pitcher Emma Conley (Randy Parker's favorite player).

My technical opinion is get the snow off the ground....I need something to shoot!

I Apologize for the haste in comments as I did not realize I was in the presence of so many gifted and talented experts in the field of softball. I did not realize that to be an expert, merely to attend as many games as the above have, gives you "street cred" amongst the hoard. I did not realize that a pitcher should always be the best player in the region bar none, regardless if the #3 player was voted player of the year outright in the enquier and the fact that she is committed to play D1, not 2, not 3, not NAIA. What's that matter? I mean what are college coaches really looking for in the 9th or 10th region? Oh, you answered that already, they are not, because college coaches recruit at the highest level of summer travel and fall ball at national tournaments and look for players that compete at that level of intensity. The fact is that the #3 on your list has been a standout offensive and defensive player at many of these tournaments and hit and hit well against some of the best select pitchers in the country. tHAT is why she was recruited by a dozen d1, SEC, Big Ten and MAC coaches. But that is why those coaches recruit at those tourneys and not locally- most of the top talent is all in one place playing the other top talent. They don't want nor care about local yocal daddy ball or "all A"champs. Just more big fish in a very little pond. You are welcome to call Rachael Lawson, (head coach at uk for those that don't know, who knows #3 on your list personally... that coach is not looking for local talent, she recruits from California, Arizona and Texas for left handed slappers to put on her team. Look at the rosters of the Big 10, SEC, MAC. But hey, what do I know about softball, since I'm a fly by night admirer from the stands that doesn't go to all the games. I apologize, I bow down and will let the experts make the decisions on who's who of softball.

 

One thing I do know, most coaches at the HS level are teachers, teachers who are asked to coach because they get first dibs at it and it's a nice supplement to their pay. Now, when a school system cannot get a teacher to apply, they go out in the community. And by some stroke of luck, they may find those who actually have college or even professional backgrounds. But for some situations, it does fall in the hands of parents of pLayers for some reason, they have interest because their child plays, so like most parents, they get online, learn about the sport, get educated. and with a little bit of luck will start the wheels in motion putting pieces together with what they have to work with. But that in no way makes most of them experts. Watching lots of games makes one and expert no more so than going to church makes someone a good person. Lawn boy simply needs to stop drinking the ALL A catholic school koolaid and open his eyes to what real talent is out there... Again big fish small pond syndrome.

 

So again with this post, rank your teams, leave the players ranks out of it until the end of the year, and let their stats talk. Until then, give us neophytes a list of players in the region to look for, so that when we do attend a game, we may know who to look for, and why. Like attending a major league game,so we can get excited when "chapman" steps on the field, wondering if for that moment, we will see greatness. As for my bias of player #3 on your list, she's great in the fact of who she is, what she represents in the sport, her passion for he game , love for her team, teammates on her team or others. Ranks mean nothing to her......but boy seeing 4 HRs in one game and seeing the 5th hit just left of the foul pole (maybe 1 foot) for a state tying HRs record in one game, sure was impressive and I havnt seen anyone else do that in this area. PlaY the teams we play, open up your schedule and PLAY someone, not silver grove not bellvue.... Play someone then show those stats! Goodbye thread, I'm done. :thumb:

I've said it before and I'll say it again, girls' parents are the worst when it comes to sports. :angrybird7:

I've said it before and I'll say it again, girls' parents are the worst when it comes to sports. :angrybird7:

 

Agree, as I'm not a parent of a softball player.

I Apologize for the haste in comments as I did not realize I was in the presence of so many gifted and talented experts in the field of softball. I did not realize that to be an expert, merely to attend as many games as the above have, gives you "street cred" amongst the hoard. I did not realize that a pitcher should always be the best player in the region bar none, regardless if the #3 player was voted player of the year outright in the enquier and the fact that she is committed to play D1, not 2, not 3, not NAIA. What's that matter? I mean what are college coaches really looking for in the 9th or 10th region? Oh, you answered that already, they are not, because college coaches recruit at the highest level of summer travel and fall ball at national tournaments and look for players that compete at that level of intensity. The fact is that the #3 on your list has been a standout offensive and defensive player at many of these tournaments and hit and hit well against some of the best select pitchers in the country. tHAT is why she was recruited by a dozen d1, SEC, Big Ten and MAC coaches. But that is why those coaches recruit at those tourneys and not locally- most of the top talent is all in one place playing the other top talent. They don't want nor care about local yocal daddy ball or "all A"champs. Just more big fish in a very little pond. You are welcome to call Rachael Lawson, (head coach at uk for those that don't know, who knows #3 on your list personally... that coach is not looking for local talent, she recruits from California, Arizona and Texas for left handed slappers to put on her team. Look at the rosters of the Big 10, SEC, MAC. But hey, what do I know about softball, since I'm a fly by night admirer from the stands that doesn't go to all the games. I apologize, I bow down and will let the experts make the decisions on who's who of softball.

 

One thing I do know, most coaches at the HS level are teachers, teachers who are asked to coach because they get first dibs at it and it's a nice supplement to their pay. Now, when a school system cannot get a teacher to apply, they go out in the community. And by some stroke of luck, they may find those who actually have college or even professional backgrounds. But for some situations, it does fall in the hands of parents of pLayers for some reason, they have interest because their child plays, so like most parents, they get online, learn about the sport, get educated. and with a little bit of luck will start the wheels in motion putting pieces together with what they have to work with. But that in no way makes most of them experts. Watching lots of games makes one and expert no more so than going to church makes someone a good person. Lawn boy simply needs to stop drinking the ALL A catholic school koolaid and open his eyes to what real talent is out there... Again big fish small pond syndrome.

 

So again with this post, rank your teams, leave the players ranks out of it until the end of the year, and let their stats talk. Until then, give us neophytes a list of players in the region to look for, so that when we do attend a game, we may know who to look for, and why. Like attending a major league game,so we can get excited when "chapman" steps on the field, wondering if for that moment, we will see greatness. As for my bias of player #3 on your list, she's great in the fact of who she is, what she represents in the sport, her passion for he game , love for her team, teammates on her team or others. Ranks mean nothing to her......but boy seeing 4 HRs in one game and seeing the 5th hit just left of the foul pole (maybe 1 foot) for a state tying HRs record in one game, sure was impressive and I havnt seen anyone else do that in this area. PlaY the teams we play, open up your schedule and PLAY someone, not silver grove not bellvue.... Play someone then show those stats! Goodbye thread, I'm done. :thumb:

 

We get it, you're a fast pitch expert, well versed in summer / travel ball and obviously a guy who likes to see stats back player lists. I find it ironic that you place such a great emphasis on stats, then walk that back when it comes to college coaches.

 

I don't really care what you know, who you know or how well versed you are in fast pitch. A guy starts a thread to talk about an upcoming sport and you blow it all out because you don't like it, we get it, you're way better qualified than any of the rest of us that read this.

 

Good luck in the upcoming season, whomever you back…I feel sorry for anyone who has to listen to your drivel while missing a good softball game.